Amelia’s Nature & Natives Market: Cultivating Conservation Every 2nd Saturday is a monthly community event that brings together native plant enthusiasts, conservationists, local businesses, and families to celebrate sustainability, native plants, and eco-friendly living. Each month features unique themes, workshops, and activities focused on conservation, wildlife, and sustainable gardening.
We invite businesses, nonprofits, and community organizations to support this impactful event through sponsorship opportunities that provide visibility and engagement with an environmentally conscious audience.
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April 12, 2025: Easter Egg Seed Hunt
Workshop: 10:00 AM Adult Easter egg hunt
Kids Activity: 11:00 AM Kids Hunt
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May 10, 2025: Creating Wildlife Habitats
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Workshop: Build a pond in a pot
Workshop Host: ANW
Kids Activity: Build a Frog Hotel
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June 14, 2025: Pollinator Gardens
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Workshop: Insect Hotel
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Kids Activity: Citizen Scientists
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July 12, 2025: Birds Buffets
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Workshop: Bird Houses & Feeders
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Kids Activity: DIY Bird Feeders
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August 9, 2025: Edible Natives
Speaker: Betsy Harris, FNPS
Workshop: Edible Native Plants
Kids Activity: DIY Herb Pot
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September 13, 2025: Seed Collecting
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Kids Activity: Seed Bombs
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October 11, 2025: Native Nightmares: Scary Stories about Invasive Species
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Workshop: ID’ing and removing invasive species
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Kids Activity: Pumpkin Painting & Creepy Crawlies Touch Table
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November 8, 2025: Trees for the Future
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December 13, 2025: Sustainable Holiday’s
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Workshop: DIY Decorating with Natives
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Kids Activity: Ornament Making
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Volunteers Wanted: We need friendly and reliable volunteers to help with event logistics, marketing, and general support, ensuring a successful and engaging experience for all.
Vendors Wanted: Are you a Landscape Professional? Plant Grower? Conservation Organization? Local Business? Join us and connect with like minded individuals!
Sponsors Wanted: Can't make it but would still like to support our cause? Consider becoming a sponsor to help with the costs of workshops, speakers, kids activities, permits, amenities, marketing, insurances etc. We strive to keep the markets a free event to all!
